Honkai Star Rail Version 3.5 “Before Their Deaths” Launches August 13

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai Star Rail version 3.5 “Before Their Deaths” will launch globally on August 13. The update continues the Amphoreus storyline and introduces two new playable characters, new gameplay events, and expanded exploration content for Trailblazers.

Honkai Star Rail Version 3.5

In this update, players will join Cyrene on a new Trailblaze Mission, revisiting the ancient Okhema during a previous cycle of Eternal Recurrence. The mission explores the historical era when Imperator Cerydra ruled Okhema as the holder of the Law Coreflame. This chapter continues from the Trailblazer’s agreement with Phainon and the aftermath of the confrontation with Nanook.

This update debuts two new 5-star characters: Hysilens, a Physical-Type following the Path of Nihility, leads the holy city’s knights and focuses on dealing damage over time (DoT) while weakening enemy stats; Cerydra, a Wind-Type under the Path of Harmony, enhances allies through a buff system called “Military Merit” that evolves during battle, increasing offensive capabilities and providing strategic team support. The update also sees the return of limited 5-star characters Kafka and Silver Wolf through warp events in both halves of the version period.

The game expands with a new area Styxia, and a new antagonist Lygus, who challenges Trailblazers with a dual-form combat mechanic. Two limited-time events will also be introduced: In Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant, players manage a restaurant in Aedes Elysiae, while Old Brews & New Friends involves mixing drinks and interacting with returning characters. A voice toggle feature for collaboration characters will be added, allowing players to alternate between in-game and original licensed voice performances.

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